Nominate them for an official Girl Scout award. Honorees will be recognized at the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition on September 6. Badgerland Council has a formal system for honoring our outstanding adult volunteers. It's easy.

It's going to be a fun morning around Badgerland. All the shops will be running deals and featuring an exciting new goodie (hint: it's wearable and both girls and grown-ups will love it). Wait there's more! We'll have registration stations set-up to get troops registered for fall and there will be crafts and activities. See you there.

Cupcakes and Cookies

They're here...but going fast. Gigi's Cupcakes in Madison is featuring our own Girl Scout Cookies in four scrumptious cupcakes. Gigi's is donating a portion of each sale back to Badgerland to support girl programs. The cupcakes are available through May 4 so get yours now.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Program Aid Training

Take the first step in becoming an effective leader with Program Aide Training. Learn how to put your own personal touch on all that you do while working with younger Girl Scouts. Once completed, you will be able to work as a volunteer with younger kids at troop meetings, day camps, Badgerland events and more!

Do fun Girl Scout activities (and badge work) all summer. GirlTime is a 'summer fun by mail' program. Girls receive a booklet in the mail in June, July and August with activities and project ideas. Besides the booklet, each month's packet includes small items to complement the activities. At the end of the summer, each girl earns a GirlTime program patch. GirlTime booklets are designed specifically for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors. Sneak Peak: the June issue features gardening.

Did your troop or Girl Scout do a STEM project? The White House is inviting Girl Scouts to submit STEM projects to be considered for their upcoming science fair. The President will host the event and celebrate the winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math competitions from across the country.

Earlier this month UW Madison Campus Girl Scouts led a Mystery Trip. Their surprise destination was Camp Brandenburg for a traditional Girl Scout camp-out. The girls learned new songs, made yummy food over the campfire and connected with older Girl Scouts who shared what they love most about Girl Scouting and why they are lifetime members. Troops 2960, 1375 and 1098 participated and had a blast!